Teaching Hispanic Heritage Month
To help celebrate and educate about the contributions of Hispanic Americans, check out the list of curated resources, books, lessons, videos, activities, and more compiled by NEA.
Lessons and Resources for Teaching Black History Month
To help students understand the reality of Black people’s experiences in American history, their impact on American culture, and to celebrate their achievements, NEA has compiled a selection of lesson plans that cover a variety of subjects.
Presidents’ Day Activities for the Classroom
For this Presidents’ Day, observed February 17, celebrate the lives of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, their contributions to the United States, and the lives and contributions of all our…
Celebrate the 100th Day of School
The 100th day of school is fast approaching. It generally falls in early February in Connecticut, though of course that depends on when your school year started and how many…
Veterans Day Activities
On November 11, we honor the wartime service and sacrifice of men and women in the armed forces. Originally proclaimed Armistice Day in 1919 to commemorate the end of World…
Halloween Lessons, Activities & Resources
Our tradition of carving pumpkins at Halloween began in Scotland and Ireland with the carving of turnip lanterns. Make your own turnip lantern, carve a virtual pumpkin, and download patterns…
Autumn-Themed Classroom Resources
Autumn officially arrived on Monday, making it the perfect time of year to help your students learn about the reason for the seasons, why animals migrate, how an object’s shadow…
Labor Day Curriculum Resources
Labor Day honors the American worker and acknowledges the value and dignity of work and its role in American life. The first Labor Day was celebrated on September 5, 1882,…
Teaching About Hurricane Season
June 1 to November 30 is hurricane season. With the following lessons, activities, and multimedia resources, learn how hurricanes form, how hurricanes are tracked, and how hurricane size and intensity…
Free Resources for Teaching About St. Patrick’s Day
Resources include videos, arts & crafts, printables, worksheets, interactive maps, and tutorials. They will help your students learn about and explore Irish culture, history, and traditions, including Irish folktales, literature,…